Part-Time Medical Coder and RN-Experienced Leader
Resume:
D’Lana Simmons
BSN, CPC-A
Columbia, Maryland ***46
**************@*****.***
Professional summary: Career changer that held a RN license from 4/2011-11/2023
SKILLS
Proficiency in CPT, ICD-10 CM, and HCPCS
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
Electronic Health Record proficiency
Data Management expertise
Proven ability for attention to detail
Analytical thinking for interpreting provider documentation
EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION
AAPC
Certified Professional Coder -Apprentice
June 2025
Towson University
Physician Coding for CPC Preparation Certificate
Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
Howard Community College, Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
January 2024- March 2024
Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
Jessup, Maryland
January 2011-October 2022
Several positions held in the work adjustment program:
• Laundry Worker- Processed approximately 500 lbs. of laundry weekly.
• Horticulture Technician- Cultivated and maintained plants in the greenhouse.
• Librarian Assistant- Processed and managed the check-in and check-out of over 100+ library materials weekly.
• Dietary Worker- Operated both manual and automatic dishwashing systems.
CCBC, Essex
Baltimore, Maryland
Fall Semester 2010
•Studied a variety of multimedia classes such as Adobe’s Illustrator and Photoshop plus web development.
UMBC, Instructional Systems Development
Catonsville, Maryland
Winter Semester 2008
•Studied instructional design with a focus on needs analysis, development, implementation and evaluation as it relates to technology in education and business.
University of Maryland Medical Center- Information Technology Group
Baltimore, Maryland
April 2007- October 2008
RN Data Abstractor for Epic's Portfolio Team
Supervised 8 temporary medical assistants
Spearheaded training initiatives for end users.
Orchestrated clinical data abstraction processes for the Portfolio team.
Total Health Care, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
October 2006-April 2007
RN Case Manager for Early Intervention Services (EIS) overseeing 250 AIDS defined clients ensuring comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams.
Delivered expert nursing insight in quality assurance measures.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and grant-funded clinical standards, supporting program accreditation and funding requirements.
Scheduled and conducted individualized nursing visits, assessing client needs, medication adherence, and progress toward care goals.
Villa Julie College, B.S. in Nursing
2001
Catonsville Community College, Certified Phlebotomist Training
1997
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